Re: Swiming pool alarm

[Frank Olson <Use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dennis wrote:
> Frank, Why did I know that you would react without even asking any
> thing. Well, first I don't have any children. Second, I have visited
> over 30 homes, both models and owned homes, and without a single
> exception either the oener has disconnected the alarm, or the builder
> has indicated that the alarm can be disconnected to allow the pool
> doors to be left open. Yes I am all in favor of protecting children
> against pool accidents, but this approach is rediculous. Most homes in
> FL are designed to have the pool area as a focal point with large
> sliding doors opening onto the pool area. These alarms do not allow
> you to even leave these doors open when you want to. You have to
> leave all doors closed at all times!  That's what I consider
> rediculous.  This code is a case of excellent intent, but rediculous
> implimentation.  If most people are disabling them, because they are
> not useable, as appears to be the case, then the code accomplishs
> nothing, and should be replaced with a better solution.  I don't
> expect someone with your reactionary bent to be able to understand
> this line of reasoning.


Dennis:

I apologize for over-reacting.  I see this every day, though.  People
bypassing life-safety devices because they "false" or are a "nuisance"
or they're too cheap to properly have them serviced.  Put the alarm
contacts on a timer if you have to "bypass" them.  Heck, even one of
those cheap mechanical ones will do.  When the timer counts down after
an hour the doors will re-arm.  If you want to add some time, turn the
knob again.  If you permanently bypass the doors, you may live to regret
it and that's all I'm worried about.